What you need to know about umbrella insurance

Mellody Hobson explains how this coverage can supplement many of your other policies

• Jul 9, 2015

What you need to know about floater insurance

Mellody Hobson explains how this type of policy can help boost your homeowners insurance

• Jul 7, 2015

​Things to know before filing a home-insurance claim

Filing an insurance claim and getting through the process is something most folks have never dealt with. Here's what you need to know.

• Jun 15, 2015

Why more homeowners should buy flood insurance

Every homeowner needs to know that their standard, "off the shelf" home insurance policies don't cover flood damage

• Jun 4, 2015

Do I need life insurance?

Mellody Hobson explains when it makes sense to get this coverage, and what types of policies are available

• May 27, 2015

Why you should give liability insurance a second look

Your homeowners and auto insurance policies may have liability coverage, but it's usually not enough

• May 19, 2015

What you might not know about homeowners insurance

A standard homeowners policy insures against basics like fires and theft, but there are limits -- find out how to boost your coverage

• May 4, 2015

3 questions to answer about life insurance

Here's the simplest way to figure out whether you really need it, and if so, how much coverage might be right for you

• Apr 29, 2015

5 best and worst states for car insurance costs

A new report names those at the top and bottom, and it shows how wide the discrepancies are in what drivers pay

• Apr 28, 2015

Insurance you'll still need in retirement

Liz Weston: Your need for some insurance may disappear, but other coverage becomes even more important at this stage

• Apr 24, 2015

This insurance policy covers nearly any loss

Ordinary homeowner's or renter's insurance doesn't cover lots of valuables, but a "floater" policy does

• Apr 22, 2015

Should you insure your retirement income?

It depends on how likely it is that an unexpected event would create a financial calamity for you, so here are some guidelines

• Apr 17, 2015

The many ways umbrella insurance protects you

Lots of people don't realize how many risks they're open to if they depend only on homeowner's or auto insurance

• Apr 16, 2015

3 types of insurance you need in your 20s

Liz Weston: You may not have much to protect yet, except your future wealth, so consider these as help for avoiding catastrophic setbacks

• Apr 14, 2015

A beginner's guide to buying car insurance

Getting the best rate possible requires you to understand the basics -- here's what you need to know

• Oct 14, 2014